Accused Bondi Gunmen Operated Solo and Did Not Undergo Instruction in the Philippines, Investigators Say.

The two alleged individuals who carried out the lethal incident at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, according to national authorities.

Investigators additionally revealed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the capital Manila before transiting that same day to Davao City. The pair returned to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Visit

Police have stated the individuals did not undergo any type of attack-related training or "organizing" during their time in the Philippines. Early inquiries from Philippine authorities point to they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation.

The shooting—declared Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially declared a terrorist incident.

"We are actively reviewing the material," she said, explaining that early evaluations suggest that "these individuals are believed to have acted alone."

Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett told media on Tuesday that surveillance material tracking the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian authorities.

"Our investigation shows little to no indication to indicate these suspects were affiliated with a larger terrorist cell, or were directed by external parties to perpetrate an attack," she said.

But, the men were also not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, the official clarified. She emphasized that, given that the inquiry is ongoing, fresh information might come to light.

Motivation and Court Proceedings

Earlier, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both alleged gunmen were "influenced by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—are accused of having shot guests at the Jewish festival event.

Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 offences. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is scheduled to appear in court in April.

Immigration Details

In the aftermath following the attack, border authorities in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The duo had listed the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a expansive urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. Historically, Militant militants have reportedly be active in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.